Way of the Samurai 4 is coming to PC on Steam! - Polidicks

[url]http://blog.ghostlight.uk.com/post/way-of-the-samurai-4-is-coming-to-pc-on-steam[/url] [quote]Developed and published in Japan by Acquire and Spike Chunsoft, Way of the Samurai 4 is part of the million+ selling Way of the Samurai series. The series has seen sequels (and even a prequel) released on numerous consoles, including PSP, PS3 and Xbox 360, but to date none of the games have ever been released on PC. Considering that Way of the Samurai 4 has so far been exclusive to PS3, we’re obviously delighted to be working alongside both Acquire and Spike Chunsoft in creating the first ever transition to PC of such a popular series![/quote]

I got both 3 and 4 on consoles. But I'll probably get 4 on PC as well. I can't get enough of the game.

I've never actually heard of this series before and I'm a bit confused by what I saw when I googled it, can someone explain to me what this game is?

[QUOTE=a-cookie;45895001]I've never actually heard of this series before and I'm a bit confused by what I saw when I googled it, can someone explain to me what this game is?[/QUOTE] The games revolve around a principal of replayability. The game itself is short, (beating it takes little more then an hour) but the amount of routes on the game and various things to do gives you a reason to keep playing the game more then once. Way of the Samurai 4 did this very well, better then the previous games imo. For example, in 4 when you do certain things, like opening up the language school, that'll remain open in the next play through, allowing you to do different things that playthrough like talking to foreigners or quests relating to the school. The game itself is based in the fictional port town of Amihama during the Edo period. The year 1855 to be exact, and centers around three factions. The British embassy, the Xenophobic rebels (the Prajna) and the Shogunate. You, the player, can choose which side to join or even if you want to say "fuck you" to all three sides and do your own thing. And aside from the main story there is a long side quest and plenty of side missions. Plus the game offers a good customization of both your character and your weapon. You can even customize your own fighting style. The game has multiple endings for each faction plus a true ending. [sp]In total each faction has two endings (a good and a bad) plus a good and bad true end.[/sp] The way the game works isn't one that a lot of people can get into, but those who can will have lot's of fun with it and put a lot of hours in it. The massive amount of unlockable and hidden stuff in it will keep you coming back. [editline]5th September 2014[/editline] Sorry if what I say seems vague in some areas, I suck when it comes to explaining things in detail.

Is this game any good? The only knowledge I have of it is the Two Best Friends playthrough and it didn't seem like they gave it much of a chance.

[QUOTE=a-cookie;45895001]I've never actually heard of this series before and I'm a bit confused by what I saw when I googled it, can someone explain to me what this game is?[/QUOTE] Imagine a Choose Your Own Adventure book, but with many story and ending routes, exploration and playing on your own rather than being something like a visual novel, and collecting swords from your slain foes that have various movesets, advantages and disadvantages as you live by the sword, or die by the sword. I'm probably not doing the series justice by that description alone. I've had this series since the first two games, missed 3 and 4 on the PS3 unfortunately. Maybe i'll be able to get into this one.

[QUOTE=RikohZX;45895082] I've had this series since the first two games, missed 3 and 4 on the PS3 unfortunately. Maybe i'll be able to get into this one.[/QUOTE] Like I said, 4 is, in my opinion, the best. If you like the first two you'll love this one. It basically tided up some things that the others lacked. Also made it harder to miss events by making time progress differently. Instead of continuously ticking, the day goes by in 3 stages, Day, Afternoon and Night. And the only way to progress the day to the next stage is by sleeping or completing (or failing) an event.

[QUOTE=Dukov Traboski;45895092]Like I said, 4 is, in my opinion, the best. If you like the first two you'll love this one. It basically tided up some things that the others lacked. Also made it harder to miss events by making time progress differently. Instead of continuously ticking, the day goes by in 3 stages, Day, Afternoon and Night. And the only way to progress the day to the next stage is by sleeping or completing (or failing) an event.[/QUOTE] I could swear the changing of time was tied to events or wasting too long wandering around in the PS2 games. But I guess that really helps with story path hunting too.

This is a bit of a surpising shock, never seen it coming. I was discussing this.on \v\ a few hours ago. And I'm all for it since i already have both 3 and 4 on consoles and i wouldnt mind more Japanese games on PC. Out of experience, i've put a few more hours into 4 though since that is easier to get into than 3. In the same time though, i didnt quite have had the mindset to be able to play 3 until a few years later. As for WotS 4, i love the time period that its set in and wouldn't mind sinking more time into it. It coming on Steam means theres one less game on my PS3 backlog to attack before i put it away to make room for a PS4. Wouldn't imagine the port being that good, I'll be surprised if its a good port but, worse comes to the worse there is always someone who can fit it up. Now if only Capcom would get their arse in gear and port Dragon's Dogma to PC... Oh wait, how silly of me to think that.

Darn it I just recently bought on ps3! Oh well its a wonderful game.

[QUOTE=Keelwar;45895321]Darn it I just recently bought on ps3! Oh well its a wonderful game.[/QUOTE] It's perfect timing for me on the other hand. My PS3 recently deleted all my data so I would have had to start all over anyways.

[QUOTE=Dukov Traboski;45895048]The games revolve around a principal of replayability. The game itself is short, (beating it takes little more then an hour) but the amount of routes on the game and various things to do gives you a reason to keep playing the game more then once. Way of the Samurai 4 did this very well, better then the previous games imo. For example, in 4 when you do certain things, like opening up the language school, that'll remain open in the next play through, allowing you to do different things that playthrough like talking to foreigners or quests relating to the school. The game itself is based in the fictional port town of Amihama during the Edo period. The year 1855 to be exact, and centers around three factions. The British embassy, the Xenophobic rebels (the Prajna) and the Shogunate. You, the player, can choose which side to join or even if you want to say "fuck you" to all three sides and do your own thing. And aside from the main story there is a long side quest and plenty of side missions. Plus the game offers a good customization of both your character and your weapon. You can even customize your own fighting style. The game has multiple endings for each faction plus a true ending. [sp]In total each faction has two endings (a good and a bad) plus a good and bad true end.[/sp] The way the game works isn't one that a lot of people can get into, but those who can will have lot's of fun with it and put a lot of hours in it. The massive amount of unlockable and hidden stuff in it will keep you coming back. [editline]5th September 2014[/editline] Sorry if what I say seems vague in some areas, I suck when it comes to explaining things in detail.[/QUOTE] this game also has a minigame where you sneak into houses and sleep with women. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ypw30J7Vlg[/media]

[QUOTE=timothy80;45895369]this game also has a minigame where you sneak into house and sleep with women. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ypw30J7Vlg[/media] I still cannot get media tags to work. Damn it![/QUOTE] It's an accurate simulation of Japanese mating rituals. Very educational. Also remove S from HTTPS

I bought the original Way of the Samurai for PS2 like 4 months ago and have beaten it on its hardest difficulty and getting all endings already. This is gaming news that really has me excited!